Pad Krapow Pork (Thai Basil Pork)

Ingredients

• Ground Pork

  400 g

  $2.08

• Garlic

  4 cloves (20 g)

  $0.16

• Thai Bird's Eye Chilli

  3

  $0.18

• Fresh Basil

  1 cup firmly packed

  $0.65

• Fish Sauce

  1.5 tbsp (22 ml)

  $0.11

• Dark Brown Sugar

  1 tsp (4 g)

  $0.01

• Vegetable oil

  1 tbsp (15 ml)

  $0.05

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Preparation

1. 1

   Pound the garlic and bird's eye chillies together in a mortar and pestle or finely chop them.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until sizzling hot.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic-chilli mixture and stir-fry rapidly for 30 seconds until deeply aromatic.

4. 4

   Add the ground pork, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until fully browned.

5. 5

   Stir in fish sauce and brown sugar, tossing over high heat to caramelise slightly.

6. 6

   Remove wok from heat, toss in the fresh basil leaves, and fold until wilted before serving immediately.